Tag Archives: Iowa State Fair

More Soapbox Speeches

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Dave Bradley

We will continue with a speech from Christina Bohannan from 2024. Bohannan did not speak this year at the fair and neither did her opponent. I am sure you will understand that much of what Bohannan says applies to most … Continue reading →

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Democratic House Candidates Speak At The Soapbox

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Dave Bradley

It has been cool at the state fair this year. But while the weather has been cool, it is always hot at the Des Moines Register’s Soap Box. Today I will post the speeches by the four Democratic congressional candidates. … Continue reading →

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Even The Price Of Corn Dogs Has Gone Up

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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The questions every politician should hear at the fair

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Dave Bradley

Just got this from Progress Iowa. Thought I would pass it along as it has some great suggestions / ideas It’s State Fair time! Today, we’re out holding our lawmakers accountable as they put on a show at the fair! … Continue reading →

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Driftless Water Defenders Call For Iowa State Fair Volunteers

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Trish Nelson

CALL FOR IOWA STATE FAIR VOLUNTEERS Iowa Farmers Union has graciously invited DWD to table at the Iowa State Fair. The shifts for this volunteer opportunity are four-hour shifts each, with a maximum of two volunteers per shift. We are … Continue reading →

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Lanon Baccam Iowa State Fair Soapbox Speech 2024

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Powerful speech by Lanon Baccam, Democrat running for congress in IA-03.  I hope you will give it a listen and support his campaign to defeat MAGA-R Zach Nunn.

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Grassley Challenger Mike Franken Cheered At Iowa State Fair

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“I’m all about country over party. People over politics.” “We look out after those we’ve never met as much as those we know, a basic Democratic principle.”

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Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus Shunned

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Paul Deaton

The 2018 midterms are going to be a pisser and nothing indicates the bitter intensity of the upcoming electoral contest like publicly shunning the Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus. Whether or not there should be a veterans caucus, and a state … Continue reading →

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Beyond Heckling: Hatefulness Comes To The Iowa State Fair Amid Calls For Four More Beers!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“We’ve got a Muslim president who hates farming, hates the military, hates the U.S. and we hate him!”  link That was Hank Williams, Jr. in a performance at the Iowa State Fair Friday night. The Des Moines Register/Metromix,  calls this … Continue reading →

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